Who We Are

Staff, Board, Committees, History

Knute Ogren

Knute Ogren

Interim Pastor

Carolyn Olzerowicz

Carolyn Olzerowicz

Music Director

Officers

President – June Burt
Vice-President – Dean Robertson
Secretary – LuAnn Rollins
Treasurer – Paul Olzerowicz
Assistant Treasurer – Lynn Hinchee
Historian – Velma Hormell
Auditor – Dean Robertson
Auditor – LuAnn Rollins

Deacons

Nancy Beckwith,
Judy Blake
Judy Robertson
Ed Borosky

Trustees

Mark McKinley
Steve Thurston
Lucy Kendall
Dan Spear

Board of Christian Education

Chair – Carol Mcintire

Finance Committee

Judy Blake
Lynn Hinchee
Paul Olzerowicz
Rev. Mary Edes, (ex-officio, non-voting member)

Food Pantry Board

Co-Director – Doris Sirois
Co-Director – Vicki McVitty
Volunteer Coordinator – Dan Spear
Co-Treasurer – Nancy Bossi
Co-Treasurer – Tony Doucette
Assistant Treasurer/USDA Representative – Claire Tracey

Music & Worship Committee

Chair – Peg Scully
David Avery
Robin Waters

Personnel Committee

June Burt
Peg Scully
Robin Waters

Scholarship Committee

Chair – Jane Hartnett
Velma Hormell
Paul Olzerowicz
Judy Robertson
Steve Thurston

Membership Committee

Sandy Boyle
Velma Hormell
Lucy Kendall,
LuAnn Rollins
Diana Thurston

Ladies Guild

Co-Presidents – Nancy Bossi & Roberta Davidson
Treasurer – Doris Sirois
Secretary & Council Liaison – Karen Ham

Ushers

Mark McKinley
Steve Kull
Ed Barosky

Fund Raising Committee

Chair Velma Hormell
Jane Hartnett
Dan Spear
Pat Bojus
LuAnn Rollins
Judy Robertson

History

Of the four church organizations established in Freedom, New Hampshire, this is the only one that has survived to the 21st century. Local residents founded the church in 1858. They met in member homes until after the Civil War. In 1867 a congregation of 75 members had the present church building constructed. The two fellowship halls were added in 1978 and 1987.

For more than 150 years this church has been serving the seasonal and year-round residents of the Freedom area. We are an independent church that is not affiliated with any denomination. Our doors are open to all who seek to have a living relationship with God. Our services are much like those of traditional New England Methodists and Congregational churches. Our order of service is simple and basic. It concentrates on prayer, scripture, music and a message from our pastor that is relevant to daily living.

Our pastor and lay leadership are dedicated to maintaining a friendly and active church facility to serve both members and the community. We welcome participation by all who are willing to serve. Much of our strength comes from participation of those who are new to the area and want to be part of the community.

Our music and Christian education programs are strong. We enjoy worshiping, learning, singing and socializing on a Sunday morning. Every Sunday morning is an opportunity to remember and thank God for how good life is in our small town!